First Optometry Education Conference welcomes 150 attendees

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Description

A team from The University of Manchester organised the conference to bring together researchers, optometrists, and educators

The prize for best student presentation, sponsored by Specsavers, went to Kate Doorduyn from The University of Huddersfield.

Period	3 Aug 2026

Title	First Optometry Education Conference welcomes 150 attendees
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Optometry Today
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	3/08/26
Description	A team from The University of Manchester organised the conference to bring together researchers, optometrists, and educators
Producer/Author	Kimberley Young
URL	https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/news/2026/08/03/first-optometry-education-conference-welcomes-150-attendees
Persons	Kate Doorduyn